Mike Sturgill Email & Phone Number

With years of experience in creditor's rights, real estate, wills and probate, regulatory/compliance and litigation, I have provided clients with necessary recommendations and counsel to prevent or cure various legal issues. I began my legal career as an associate attorney for a Fort Worth based energy firm, researching and drafting oil and gas title and drafting title opinions. While continuing to work in the oil and gas field, I began working for a litigation firm, primarily as a civil… Show more With years of experience in creditor's rights, real estate, wills and probate, regulatory/compliance and litigation, I have provided clients with necessary recommendations and counsel to prevent or cure various legal issues. I began my legal career as an associate attorney for a Fort Worth based energy firm, researching and drafting oil and gas title and drafting title opinions. While continuing to work in the oil and gas field, I began working for a litigation firm, primarily as a civil defense attorney with some plaintiff work. In addition to gaining valuable court room experience, I also negotiated on behalf of my clients and represented them through mediation and arbitration. In 2012 my career expanded into the telecommunications industry where I have provided major telecom carriers with counsel in regards to leasing, ownership rights, compliance and regulatory issues. Since then, I have expanded to assist creditors with resolving unpaid claims, collecting assets and obtaining judgments. Additionally, I have helped my clients properly prepare for the distribution of their assets by customizing their wills and putting their affairs in order. I have also provided assistance and appeals with probate, trusts and contesting wills. My hands on approach to helping my clients comply with federal, state and local requirements in a cost-efficient and time-efficient manner has proven to provide valuable legal services to my clients. Show less

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Review of oil and gas lease files to determine ownership, working interests, overriding royalty interests, assignments of ownership, mineral deeds and payment of delay rentals, Analyze Pugh clauses, unitizations, pooling clauses and joint operating agreements. Examine run sheets and documents to verify title ownership and validity of leases. Prepare title opinions, provide detailed objections and recommendations for corrective actions. Complete projects for several clients, varying in size,… Show more Review of oil and gas lease files to determine ownership, working interests, overriding royalty interests, assignments of ownership, mineral deeds and payment of delay rentals, Analyze Pugh clauses, unitizations, pooling clauses and joint operating agreements. Examine run sheets and documents to verify title ownership and validity of leases. Prepare title opinions, provide detailed objections and recommendations for corrective actions. Complete projects for several clients, varying in size, throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Ohio, Pennsylvania, North Dakota and Kansas. Show less

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Conduct title research to determine mineral ownership and verification through online records and at various courthouses. Review the status of title, cure title defects and otherwise reduce title risk associated with ownership in minerals; manage rights and/or obligations derived from ownership of interests in minerals; and unitizing or pooling of interests in minerals.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Research title from patent to current ownership to determine surface and mineral ownership. Review documents, prepare run sheets and identify potential risks with chain of title for project in North Dakota.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Social Security Disability appellate work. Review case history, look for and identify issues that can be appealed, conduct legal research, write appellate briefs and memos. Primary responsibilities include talking with clients about Social Security applications and denials, advising of process and assisting with application and appeal, doing legal research, prepare briefs and filing with court.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Legal research and writing, prepare drafts of orders, opinions, etc., assist with bench memos, etc. Discuss, research and analyze case law.

Work with attorneys doing research and preparing legal memos in preparation for litigation. Make recommendations on potential cases and probable outcomes. Interview and correspond with convicted claiming actual innocence and go over evidence and trial documents to determine likelihood of positive outcome and make recommendations to staff attorneys.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Unload merchandise, organize and place in appropriate location in storeAssist customers with product knowledge, know-how and suggestions

Work with attorneys in the Family Violence Division to assist victims of Domestic Violence. Legal research and preparing legal memos, reviewing evidence, assisting in voir dire, jury selection and during court room proceedings.

Received inbound calls and made outbound calls to clients to assist in refinancing mortgages in 48 statesCompared over 250 loan programs and options, determined appropriate program and designed planMaintained working knowledge of relevant regulations, including TILA, HMDA, Fair Lending Act, and ECOA

Answered inbound calls from clients and made outbound calls to advise customers on resolving issues and bringing accounts currentTrained, guided and assisted other associates on team and in department Complied with all laws as detailed in FDCPA legislation as well as state collection laws

Assisted clients with loan options, advised of possibilities and helped in obtaining various loansProvided customers with account details, assisted with any issues and answered all questionsResponded to customers via e-mail, phone and written correspondence in regards to accounts

Argentina

Volunteer as a full-time missionary in Bahia Blanca, Argentina. During this two year period, in addition to learning Spanish/Castellano, I worked with other missionaries to share a message about Christ. I served as a District Leader over 5 other missionaries and as a Zone Leader over more than 30 missionaries to coordinate, train and motivate. I also trained two new missionaries for their first three months in the field and served as a local leader in three branch presidencies.

Jd, Energy Law, Environmental Law, Property Law

Activities and Societies: Dean's Scholarship Recipient Energy Law Association Real Estate Law Association J. Reuben Clark Society Hispanic.

Bachelor Of Business Administration, International Business; Spanish

Activities and Societies: National Deans List, Phi Theta Kappa, Golden Key International Honor Society, The Spanish Honorary Association.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Graduated with high honors, played football, soccer, baseball, was in the band, participated in Odyssey.